*Prices are based on a 1 or 2 passengers scenario ( private experience )

6 days of beautiful beaches and Brazilian culture

Visiting 1 country: Brazil

Río de Janeiro is best known for its beaches. The image of beautiful women and sculptural men sunbathing and practicing some sport in the fine white sand, has made Río a destination desired by lovers of the sun and the sea. Paraty on the other hand, is a preserved 17th century town with narrow streets paved with giant cobble stones and beautiful architecture…. This trip will allow you to explore Brazil’s unique cultural diversity that is expressed in the mixture of Amerindian, European and African traditions.

Description

Day 1: Río de Janeiro: Copacabana

Welcome to Rio! Get a private transfer to your hotel with guided assistance and spend your first night in mesmerising Río de Janeiro!

Day 2: Río de Janeiro: Sugar Loaf

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before we head out for a half day private tour to the famous Sugar Loaf mountain (around 4 hrs).

We begin at the neighborhood of Urca which features one of the largest symbols of the city: the Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which is 215 meters high, from where you’ll have a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will take you to the top (395 meters) to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niterói. After that, you’ll return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Day 3: Río de Janeiro: Corcovado

After breakfast we depart for a half day private tour to Corcovado, the most beautiful postcard image of Rio de Janeiro since 1931: The Christ the Redeemer statue located at Corcovado mountain, 710 meters above the sea level, which can be seen from many parts of the city. This tour begins at Cosme Velho neighborhood, from where the cog train starts the trip up to the statue, through the Tijuca Forest. Once there, you’ll see the panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon…

Day 4: Río de Janeiro: Paraty

Today we head to Paraty, a lovely perfectly preserved 17th century town that is not too far away from Rio. The historical center is made of narrow streets paved with giant cobble stones. Local houses and hotels are all composed of white stucco with brightly coloured shutters and doors. Vehicles are banned and the wealth of art galleries, shops and restaurants are explored by foot.

Day 5: Paraty

Start your second day in Paraty with a walking tour (2 hrs) to explore the history of this town and its harmonious architectural ensemble from the XVIII century. The tour includes visits to the churches (Matriz, Santa Rita, Rosario and Das Dores), and the outside view of museums, culture houses, colonial houses and ateliers (entrance fees are not included but can be arranged upon request). At the end of this tour, you’ll return to your hotel to do whatever you feel like on your last night here…

Day 6: Paraty: Departure

Enjoy a good breakfast before your guide transfers you back to Rio de Janeiro airport – or not, if you decide to stay a bit longer!

Additional information

Duration

Less than 1 week

Travel Style

IN DEPTH: CULTURAL & HISTORICAL

Country

Brazil

Inclusions

What’s included

All services, transfers and excursions detailed in the programme, in regular / private services as it is specified

3 nights accommodation in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast

2 nights accommodation in Paraty with breakfast

Taxes

What’s not included

International or domestic flights

Meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary

Entrance fees

Early check in/Late check-out at hotels

Optional tours

Any kind of insurances.

Accommodation

3 nights in a standard double shared room in Río de Janeiro

2 nights in a standard double shared room in Paraty

We endeavour to select a combination of good quality, three and four-star quality hotels, hostels and guesthouses (where you actually stay will depend on your trip) that reflects the character of the local area. The accommodation is also as centrally located as possible. We strive to keep the cost as affordable as possible.

Please be aware that some rooms, especially those in major urban centers or older cities, may be smaller than what you are used to in other parts of the world. Standards and ratings may also be different to your home country.

Meals

We aim to make sure that breakfasts are included every morning in the accommodation (except on the first morning). They are usually ‘continental breakfasts’, which are typical in most countries. A typical breakfast may consist of cereals with milk or yoghurt, bread, croissants, cold meats, cheese and a range of spreads, with fruit juice, tea or coffee to drink.

Included evening meals are in local restaurants or in the included accommodation. In most cases, table water is provided with the meals and if you wish to purchase additional drinks, you can do so at your own expense.

If you have any dietary requirements, we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise us when you book. Please be aware that although we will do everything in our power, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we eat in will be able to cater to all of your dietary needs. Also, we cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu.

Additional Info

Important notes:

The price is based on 01 or 02 passengers.

Hotels are categorized according to Brazilian standards that may not be the same as the international ones.

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